Actor
William Schallert
July 6, 1922 · Los Angeles, California, U.S.
William Joseph Schallert (July 6, 1922 – May 8, 2016) was an American character actor who appeared in dozens of television shows and films over a career spanning more than 60 years. He is known for his roles on Richard Diamond, Private Detective (1957–1959), Death Valley Days (1955–1962), and The Patty Duke Show (1963–1966). Schallert was born in Los Angeles, California, the son of Edwin Francis Schallert, a longtime drama critic for the Los Angeles Times, and Elza Emily Schallert (née Baumgarten), a magazine writer and radio host. He began acting while a student at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) but left to become an Army Air Corps fighter pilot in World War II. He returned to UCLA after the war and graduated in 1946. After graduating from UCLA, Schallert began his acting career in the theater.
Notable work
7.1Gremlins (1984)
as Father Bartlett (uncredited)
8.1How I Met Your Mother (2005)
as Brady
8.1Singin' in the Rain (1952)
as Messenger on Screen (uncredited)
7.6True Blood (2008)
as Maire Norris and as Mayor Norris
7.9Desperate Housewives (2004)
as Ken
8Star Trek (1966)
as Nilz Baris
6.8Innerspace (1987)
as Dr. Greenbush
7.7In the Heat of the Night (1967)
as Mayor Schubert
7.6My Name Is Earl (2005)
as Dr. Rudin
7.8Dinosaurs (1991)
as Wesayso Scientist (voice)
5.6Beethoven's 2nd (1993)
as Steve - M.C. at Pet & Owner Burger Binge (uncredited)
8.5The Twilight Zone (1959)
as Policeman
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